Line segment AB is shown on the graph.

https://learning.k12.com/content/enforced/384547-COF_ID96714/G-GPE.B.6%20Q1.JPG?_&d2lSessionVal=szCZpsky3jFxsW8xRKwbYusXX

Emily draws point C on the line segment so that the ratio of AC to CB is 3 to 1. What are the coordinates of point C?

A. (-1, 2)

B. (4, -0.5)

C. (3, 0)

D. (-2, 2.5)

Question

Line segment AB is shown on the graph.

https://learning.k12.com/content/enforced/384547-COF_ID96714/G-GPE.B.6%20Q1.JPG?_&d2lSessionVal=szCZpsky3jFxsW8xRKwbYusXX

Emily draws point C on the line segment so that the ratio of AC to CB is 3 to 1. What are the coordinates of point C?

A. (-1, 2)

B. (4, -0.5)

C. (3, 0)

D. (-2, 2.5)

dude · Answer

Find the distance between those points first, do you know the distance formula?

bill533 · Answer

no

dude · Answer

$\sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2+(y_2-y_1)^2}$

bill533 · Answer

ok i see but in my mind i figured the answer might be B

bill533 · Answer

IS THAT RIGHT ?

dude · Answer

No